Question

you can lay 9 paper clips of the same length end to end to make a length of $7\frac{1}{2}$ inches. what is the length of each paper clip?write a division equation to represent this situation.$\square \div \square = \square$options: $?$, $9$, $7\frac{1}{2}$

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed number to fraction

$7\frac{1}{2} = \frac{15}{2}$

Step2: Set up division equation

$\frac{15}{2} \div 9$

Step3: Rewrite division as multiplication

$\frac{15}{2} \times \frac{1}{9} = \frac{15}{18}$

Step4: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{15}{18} = \frac{5}{6}$

Answer:

Division equation: $7\frac{1}{2} \div 9 = \frac{5}{6}$
Length of each paper clip: $\frac{5}{6}$ inches